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NACPWD Calls for Action on Disability Employment Rights

Council urges government and employers to turn legal protections into job opportunities for persons with disabilities The National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities (NACPWD) has called for stronger action to protect the employment rights of persons with disabilities in The Gambia, warning that legal provisions alone are insufficient without effective implementation. In a press statement issued on 21 October 2026 to mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Council highlighted the importance of equal employment opportunities under the theme #EmploymentRightsForAll. The Council said employment is a fundamental human right and an important pathway to economic independence, dignity and full participation in society. It referenced Section 33 of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia, Sections 25–27 of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2021, and Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which addresse...
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Mapping Disability Service Providers to Strengthen Inclusion in The Gambia

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The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) and its partners are preparing to map disability-inclusive service providers under a European Union-funded initiative aimed at identifying available services, exposing potential gaps in access and strengthening support for persons with disabilities across targeted areas of The Gambia. The exercise is expected to generate evidence to guide service coordination, policy development and advocacy, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that persons with disabilities can access essential healthcare, rehabilitation, education, assistive technology and other support services. The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the National Organisation for the Disabled and Orphans (NODO), and Special Olympics The Gambia, is preparing to map disability-inclusive service providers to improve access to essential services and strengthen disability rights advocacy. The exercise forms part of the European Union-f...
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“We must end Africa's dependency syndrome” - President Mahama | Bigger Than Five

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Sign Language Is a Human Right: GADHOH Calls for Stronger Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons

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Stakeholders call for accessible education, qualified sign-language interpreters and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities ; NHRC urges more qualified interpreters as GADHOH calls for greater inclusion of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons The Gambia Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) has called for stronger action to ensure the full inclusion and participation of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in all aspects of Gambian society. The call was made on 26 September 2026 during a commemoration of the International Day of Deaf and Sign Languages, organised by GADHOH and attended by representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, schools, civil society organisations, development partners, the media and members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. https://youtu.be/8LFXGNXpxis The programme began with a march-past from Iceman Junction to the GADHOH Headquarters in Kanifing, bringing together members...
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NUDY PRESS STATEMENT: In Observance of International Week of Deaf People 2026 Theme: "Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights"

NUDY PRESS STATEMENT In Observance of International Week of Deaf People 2026 Theme: "Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights" The National Union of Disabled Youth (NUDY) joins GADHOH, the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), the National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities (NACPWD) and over 70 million Deaf people worldwide in commemorating the International Week of Deaf People 2026, culminating in the International Day of Sign Languages observed on 23rd September. This year's theme, "Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights," is powerful and timely. It comes as we mark 20 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It reminds us that Sign Language Rights are Human Rights. Our Message is Clear: To declare Deaf people's human rights is to affirm that: - Access to Gambian Sign Language is a right, not a privilege; - Access to inclusive and quality education in sign language for Deaf children and you...
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NACPWD & GFD Mourn the Passing of Dr Karamo N.M. Sonko

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NACPWD & GFD Mourn the Passing of Dr Karamo N.M. Sonko - Steadfast Champion of the Disability Community in The Gambia Banjul, The Gambia — 8 June 2026 — The National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities (NACPWD) and the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of Dr Karamo N.M. Sonko in London. Dr Sonko was a steadfast partner and tireless champion of the disability community in The Gambia. His commitment, generosity and advocacy uplifted many people with disabilities and strengthened our collective voice. His loss leaves a significant void in the ongoing struggle for inclusion and dignity. The National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities and the Gambia Federation of the Disabled extend heartfelt condolences to Dr Sonko’s family, friends, and the people of Sintate, Foni District. They join the community in prayer and in honouring his memory as he was laid to rest in his home villa...
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MFWA: Mapping shrinking civic space in West Africa’s military-led States

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Suspensions and closures of international media outlets are increasingly being used to silence critical reporting and restrict access to information across the Sahel. Since 2022, several international media organisations, including Radio France Internationale, France 24 and Voice of America, have suffered suspensions or outright broadcasting bans in a climate of restrictions on local and international media alike and tighter state control over information in the region. In this edition, we examine the crackdown on international media across the region, with a focus on the latest suspensions imposed by Nigerien authorities. On 8 May 2026, Niger’s media regulator, the National Communications Observatory (ONC) suspended nine international French-language media outlets, accusing them of disseminating content deemed capable of undermining public order and national stability. The affected outlets include France 24, Radio France Internationale, Agence France-Presse, TV5 Monde, as well...
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